In conjunction with the National Family Violence Surveys, respondents were asked about the following acts: threw something at the other; pushed, grabbed, or shoved; slapped or spanked; kicked, bit, or hit with a fist; hit or tried to hit with something; beat up the other; burned or scalded (for children) or choked (for spouses); threatened with knife or gun; and used a knife or gun. On the basis of this information, researchers developed an instrument known as the


Answer : conflict tactics scale.

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The precedent-setting case regarding a lesbian couple, Sharon Kowalski and Karen Thompson, happened in Minnesota. After an accident disabled Sharon, her father and Karen engaged in an eight-year legal battle over Sharon's guardianship and care

After numerous court hearings, what was the outcome of that case? a. The court permanently awarded custody to Sharon's father who convinced his daughter to discontinue her lesbian relationship. b. The court allowed Sharon to return home with her partner, Karen. c. The court required Sharon's father to allow supervised visitation by Karen. d. The court gave custody to a third party, a guardian ad litum social worker appointed by the court with the stipulation that both Sharon's father and Karen would be allowed to visit.

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Goffmans impression management applies to cyberspace interaction

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Ninety percent of part-time employment occurs in:

a. home-based work. b. industries dominated by men. c. light manufacturing. d. pink-collar occupations.

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Which of the following scenarios is an example of false consciousness?

A. Dante acted overly concerned with his popularity in class. B. The workers voted against unionizing despite the fact that it could improve their work conditions. C. The dress code at the factory began to erode because the plant manager was distracted. D. After a rigorous course of boot camp, the soldiers had begun to act and think alike.

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